MetaMask adds protection against red pill attacks
MetaMask has introduced what it calls the first self-custody wallet protection against red pill attacks — a scam where a transaction looks safe in the preview but drains the wallet after signing. The new "Added Protection" feature simulates the transaction first, then locks in that result; if the actual outcome doesn't match, the transaction automatically reverts and funds stay put.
- The feature supports EVM networks to start, and is live on the MetaMask Extension with Mobile support to follow.
- MetaMask says this "what you see is what happens" guarantee addresses scams that bypass technical wallet security at the final signing step.
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- We simulate your transaction, then lock that result in. If the outcome doesn't match, it fails automatically. Supports EVM networks to start. Live on MetaMask Extension, and Mobile to follow! More: https://t.co/mGOFqQHfaf Replying to their earlier post: MetaMask is the first self-custody wallet that stops red pill attacks. The scam: a transaction looks safe in the preview, then drains your wallet after you sign. ✅ Added Protection ensures what you…x.com ↗
- MetaMask is the first self-custody wallet that stops red pill attacks. The scam: a transaction looks safe in the preview, then drains your wallet after you sign. ✅ Added Protection ensures what you see is what happens. ❌ If it doesn't match, it reverts. Your funds stay put. https://t.co/N7FeXjGGOgx.com ↗
